Gameday alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Gameday in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Gameday actually does — not just by category.
How this list was built: every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Gameday. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Gameday's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Gameday?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Precognate | — | Summer 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Melty | Mashup any game | Fall 2026 | — | Active |
| Gamebytes | Chat game universe | Summer 2019 | 4 | Active |
| Blue Frog Gaming | — | Summer 2007 | 11 | Active |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Newcope | — | Winter 2010 | 2 | Inactive |
| Vectordash | Play high-end PC games on your laptop by streaming them. | Winter 2019 | 3 | Inactive |
| Mayhem | Mayhem is the easiest way to play with your gaming community. | Winter 2018 | 10 | Acquired |
| Rune | Talk & play multiplayer games with your friends! | Winter 2019 | 3 | Active |
| Pops | Create & play AI games with friends | Spring 2026 | 1 | Active |
| Claimspotting | Claim and conquer your city | Summer 2008 | — | Inactive |
Is Gameday still active?
Gameday is no longer listed as active, so anyone still relying on it should plan a migration to one of the alternatives above.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Gameday. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Gameday's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.